Why You Get Muscle Twitches and How To Get Rid Of Them!

In this video, Dr. Barker explains what those annoying muscle twitches are, why you get them, and how you can get rid of them! www.naturalathleteclinic.com/
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The main causes of muscle twitches:
1. Caffeine
2. Alcohol
3. Dehydration
4. Lack of sleep/eye strain
5. Stress
Top drug causes:
1. Oral estrogens
2. Oral corticosteroids (prednisone, etc)
Nutritional Imbalances that Cause Muscle Twitches:
1. Vitamin D
2. Calcium
3. Vitamin B6
4. Vitamin B12
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Disclaimer:
Dr. Jason Barker received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2001. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. He is registered in Colorado where he maintains an active clinical practice.
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Jason Barker and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from your personal physician. This video does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Barker and you. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Barker nor The Natural Athlete’s Clinic takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading, viewing or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians and obtain a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
Thank you for watching!

[@ejajsjssm2652]

Great helpful video man!

[@juliethompson4899]

lack of sleep is funny because these things are keeping me awake

[@kylesdraftvideos]

3 months later, how is it going?

[@michaelz1330]

I feel the same. I get random jolts/twitches in my legs/arms/fingers ESPECIALLy at night, its pretty minor but it's there and really keep me awake, I googled it and they start saying horrific things..which I think is adding to my anxiety and just worsening it even more. I did have a horrible sleeping schedule for past 3 months cause quarintine so I'm trying to fix it now (hoping it's reason i am getting these)

[@ariellove6020]

How do they feel now?

[@EliMuldoon]

@@kylesdraftvideos you still have them??

[@EliMuldoon]

@GWYNETH JOHNSON are Yours gone???

[@mugdhashrivastava]

If someone has twitches due to stress and anxiety then don't freak just ignore them. Tell your brain it's harmless again and again, breathe in and breathe out, move your body and engage yourself in some activity. I know it's easier said than done but these are the things that helped me. Hope it helps someone 🙏🙏

[@rochwilliams4626]

Me!!!

[@AnaPerez-qh5kr]

I BEEN HAVING MUSCLE TWITCHES FOR 1 MONTH NOW AND GETS MY ANXIETY WORSE 😭 THIS VIDEO IS REALLY GOOD !

[@travelwithgomziboy8556]

Thnaku

[@mercedesjaiden7688]

@@AnaPerez-qh5kr how’s it going now ?

[@triforce_xiii]

@@AnaPerez-qh5kr i have them for 8 years now... you'll get used to it

[@yukiannie666]

oh yeah...i realized im being dehydrated and lacking sleep...i will address these two first...thank god i found this video

[@bigblrddd1039]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ARE YOU OKAYYY?

[@ariellove6020]

How is it now?

[@iasempire3802]

How's it now?

[@jchambers33]

My twitching only happens when I'm at rest. I never feel them when I'm moving. Anyone else?

[@michaelz1330]

ME 100%, when I am standing I don't even feel it, when I am sitting I feel it very faintly, but when I am trying to lay down it's most present. Are they just like minor minor jolts in your legs/arms?

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Very common. Rare to have them happen when the entire muscle is working.

[@jchambers33]

@@michaelz1330 no they are painless and pretty minor. My body doesn't jerk or anything. It's just so annoying!

[@iannopogi]

Me too only at night so much annoying

[@chillmear]

Me to when I’m chilling

[@retrodog63]

Great video, with some information that I was not aware of. Thanks.

[@Cesaritismo]

So straightforward, thanks doc.

[@rameswarprasad6566]

Thank you for your generosity towards health and wellness for huminity

[@mimzyy]

Thank you so much, this explains so much! 😁

[@LoveYouBeTrue]

This is so incredibly informative. Thank you so much for this video!!

[@nyratiwari]

Thank you for this video!! 🙏🏻

[@miguelrivera-je6gz]

Thanks so much for the information!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@adventureleopards]

Thank you so much for clarification.

[@tamemomar5724]

Love how he keeps smiling throughout the video

[@shakakente9410]

Thank you so much you helped me a lot 🤝

[@chamodfdo212]

Thank you so much for the advice

[@captkashif2820]

Great helpful video I'm dehydrated now I'm ok thank you 😊

[@hectorrexi2641]

This is so helpful

[@chrisrenemaejereza7740]

Thank you very much it really helped my friend

[@Johnny-Number-One]

Thanks for the advice.

[@martinnino1513]

Thank you, Dr. This video set clarity over the fact that mostly the time fasciculations are not maligning, and there are causes fully identified. I use to drink coffee for years in huge quantities, and some alcohol, so now I know what is happening to me. very grateful.

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Yes many reasons for them these are just a few!

[@arnoldpacsika7292]

Great, informative video.

[@fazalhussainabidi2469]

Very helpful ,thanks alot

[@stephenhernandez4403]

Great video, thank you so much...👍🏼👍🏼

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Glad you liked it!

[@Treegrower]

Thanks man, I realized I hit all 4 factors (caffeine, alcohol, lack of sleep, dehydration) all in one day. That's probably what caused it. I was really scared but thanks for setting my mind at ease for now. Fingers crossed this resolves itself soon! It sure is annoying though, LOL! Thanks again for the video have a good day

[@mangachihuahua13]

Thank you so much for making this video and being so informative. I am a severe hypochondriac, and of course, my mind always jumps to the absolute worst possible case scenarios. Watching this has really helped me calm down a bit and with that, has helped some of my physical anxiety symptoms. I appreciate this video so much !

[@AbhishekGupta-bt7cv]

same man same

[@GoudatheGameGod]

Do u still have them?

[@Mrbarryofhollywood]

So scared of ALS and Parkinson’s. My parents died of these in the same year

[@BouncingChew]

Absolutely the same

[@wabacake9937]

I'll legit just be sitting and then my whole body just twitches. Everyone's like "Oh are you shivering? Are you cold?" And I'm like, no idk what that was

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Hmmm...maybe try some of what we suggest in the video and see if it helps.

[@adamadiom1083]

I got but i am feel good Now because off if you need more information about that i can tell you

[@Mel-os3ld]

@melody you “legit” need to go see a doctor if it’s that bad

[@ariellove6020]

How do they feel now?

[@sociallyanxiousnobody]

that happens to me cuz of my anxiety lol

[@kelpy_kel]

1:30 Makes so much sense now. Thanks for this quick and informational video!

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@1matim]

thanks, good video

[@StockHeightChevy603]

So to much coffee lack of sleep stress and dehydration are the problem heard. Thanks!

[@user-tx8hm3tu5h]

watching this at 2:46 am after my buttcheek just twitched lol 😸 .

[@something2105]

Dude no way it’s 1:41 am for me and my buttcheek is also twitching hahahaha

[@mollym8650]

I thought I was the only one who's but twitches 💀

[@matthewdudynski7523]

@@something2105 bro same with me at 2:47 am

[@realcheks]

hahahahahahah!

[@matthewharwell2408]

My right butt cheek keeps twitching and I can’t sleep because of iy

[@Kety61]

Main cause of Twiching 1) Excessive mastrubation causes muscle twitching 2) not sleeping well. 3) sitting one place more time. 4) not going to the sun 🌞. 5) using more mobile & Computer. 6) not taking good diet . 7) negative thoughts in mind .

[@MythicalPiece]

Lets say i do number 1, does that affect all muscle or just arm, cause mine all muscles twitch

[@harrietkimaiga5821]

Thank you 😊

[@prajaktajoshi6280]

Thanks!

[@EllencyOfficial]

Thank you so much!!! Very helpful! I do not have a lot of caffeine. For example this morning I had 2 cups of coffee and my shoulder started to twitch. I do not have fatigue, I just like coffee in the morning. I want to try and cut coffee out for 2 weeks and see what happens. I'll do 1 cup instead of 2 for a week, then cut down. THANK YOU! SUBBED

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Good plan, let us know how it works!

[@Musicallyever]

Thank u so much sir🙏🙏🙏

[@aidenn777]

Yh this was very helpful thanks I’ve realised I have a lot of coffee so I’ve stopped having so much , My leg was twitching so much

[@6xadow995]

Has it stopped twitching now?

[@justinwbohner]

So glad he didn't say smoking. Going to cut back on my caffeine and have a smoke.

[@shaquithas]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. I THINK IM DEALING WITH NEUROPATHY AND THE TWITCHING IS ALOT I DEAL WITH THEY ARE VERY PAINFUL I GET THEM ALL OVER MY BODY. I WILL TRY THE VITAMINE B6 & B12 PLUSS EAT MORE CACIUM IN THE PLANT'S. THANK YOU OH AND I HATE DRINKING WATER SO THAT IS WHY IM TWITCHING TOO🤦🙃❤❤❤

[@raydavis3535]

Great video.

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Thanks!

[@romesh123elephant]

Thank you

[@legxndares]

My left arm bicep just started twitching from no where. But it’s def the sleep and lack of water. Yk summer time= no sleep lol

[@offender874]

Hi doc, I would really use ur help, don't know what's wrong with me, am 31.

[@kear]

great.. i just drank a cup of coffee. Thanks for the info!

[@gh87716]

I have an enormous twitch only in my index finger of the right hand. Incidentally, it's the one I use the most--from bass playing to typing and browsing with my computer mouse. Also, I've been really stressed lately and have had sleep deprivation. I'm glad to know that these are the causes, though, haha I was worried it might've been an underlying disease or something bad like that.

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Hope our suggestions help but yea sounds like that hand/finger is overworked for sure!

[@TASIAawful1]

I’m getting twitches in my left eye left hand and left foot I’ve had a lot of stress this past year and my eye twitch was the first thing to start

[@danadodi8131]

Are u ok ?

[@matt_ccfc_gaming7670]

Been getting in on my right knee mostly especially when I’m laying down I get them otter parts of the body but not as much as my right knee

[@garvmalhotra1043]

How are you doing now?

[@kzuh9260]

my right thumb has been twitching every 20 minutes for the last 3 hours and this has never happened before.

[@gamanji69]

Bro im 14 turning 15 this month and legit got bicep twitching today and literally the first thing u mention is caffeine like bruh I just started using it as a gym pre workout so I could spike the energy up to hit those gains, it does help me but I guess I'll try to lower it by only using it when going to the gym instead of drinking it on rest days or in the evening, thx for this vid

[@1922Skidoo]

Thanks 😊 know I know

[@sparklypieceofsh1t]

I've been having muscle twitches in my face for over a year now and im so sick of it :(

[@raymondlee3351]

Do you still have them?

[@NGLCR]

Tysmmm

[@sulllivanofficial5478]

It’s probably my lack of sleep and stress. I don’t drink soda or tea or coffee. Caffeine makes my tummy hurt. I don’t drink alcohol. I only drink water and the occasional cold pressed juice

[@ki2726]

Did yours go away. Just started to happen to me and of course I panicked about it

[@joeym2723]

Bruh I’m tryna sleep and stupid twitching is keeping me up

[@naturalathleteclinic]

That's the worst! I hope you get some relief!

[@living4adrenaline]

Give yourself a massage sweetie

[@jimmywatsup1]

Got a twitch on the side of my left arm that twitches pretty much when go to bed(worst time ever) takes me ages to get to sleep. It probably due to caffeine, sleep deprived nor getting enough excersie..

[@gregr.9310]

It's a combination of the things u said. Use it more often start being hard on that arm and it will improve. ONLY when hydrated. Dehydration is key to all these cramps and twitches.

[@yotememez2624]

I’m only 17 and I have this in the arch’s of my foot now it’s in my leg I had spasms before in my arm but they are gone now

[@itzscootr]

I started to get them after I drunk a energy drink how long do the side effects lasr

[@margking5482]

I'm feet and legs started to twitch after about 3 hours after getting the covid vaccine, my doctor says it's brought on anxiety but I'm going out of my mind with worry wondering if the twitches are going to spread up into my body and get worse to the point where I'm constantly twitching all over any help would much be appreciated.

[@tonirogers1021]

Good info. Surprised you didn’t mention magnesium. This is a main source for muscle function. I tried ionic magnesium this helped me tremendously.

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Yes good point, I didn't mention magnesium as it isn't as helpful for fasiculations (twitches) as it is for cramping and spasms - but if extra magnesium worked for you that is good to hear!

[@IIIIIIIIIIIx]

Exactly

[@mettejensen8653]

B12 totally got rid of muscle twitches completely

[@9BallBory]

Hello, ive had a twitch in my left knee on the left side of it for now 3 days now. No other symptoms or anything else, it doesnt hurt or anything. Do I need to worry, im hoping it will just eventually go away because it is hard to sleep with it just from it being annoying and it causes alittle anxiety.

[@jeremyswann2228]

I've cut caffeine to less than half, drinking more water than ever lol. Also, put electrolyte powder with trace minerals with Redmond sea salt in the water. Take 5000IU vitamin D w/vitamin k and magnesium. Still twitching. I do need B vitamins tho

[@baki5783]

Does drawing to much make you twitch because my hand have been twitching alot because I've been to much but now thanks because of you it's now calm down a little bit

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Maybe. Lots of individual factors can be at play for muscle twitches.

[@ryanashley1loong580]

Thanks for the info. Can your suggestions work with a 13 y/o?

[@zxshean5226]

From people who is afraid of having an Als remeber this. Muscle twitching isnt the first sign of als The twitching is just gonna happen when your muscle is dead and you cant move it anymore

[@DedricSilva]

Ah okay. That makes me happy that I’m okay as my twitches is from training hard at the gym lifting heavy.

[@ki2726]

I’m a hypochondriac and saw that on google after searching why my right leg kept twitching and I panicked a bit lol so thanks for this

[@imho2278]

No it's not. Twitches happen when the muscle has contracted. Your muscles are still alive but are being affected slowly. Stretching can help.

[@Cwright2s1187]

@@DedricSilvaI get mine after training too. They seem to go away when I quit lifting for a while. I lifted heavy leg day today and here they are, all over randomly. Are you still having g yours?

[@ki2726]

Had twitches on my right leg. Searched it up on google and immediately panicked lol

[@RHasan-yy1fb]

Motor neuron disease, als, parkinsons right? Lmao...shit also scared the shit outta me...haha dont ever google about diseases...you probably have anxiety and vitamin d deficiency

[@nathanthunder8581]

My muscle twitches will only happen when im in an online video game and stressed, i will try taking vitamin B and D pills

[@Kaija-kd1vu]

This month I havent got enough sleep I sleep around 5hrs average sometime 2hours because insomnia sometimes I even stayed all night

[@leclout5284]

Twitching just started for me like 2 days ago , I started doing a lot of exercise to get the muscle nerve pumping but idk if it’ll work , will definitely cut on coffee & get more sleep 😭

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Sounds like a good plan...

[@Mel-os3ld]

Magnesium and potassium!!

[@bugzbunny3772]

Can someone please tell me what has helped them 🥺 my twitch is right side of head and my nose

[@anthonyshepherd2173]

I have been twitching for years . Now I am completely seized. Mostly in the spines.

[@DedricSilva]

I get it post workout since I’m out of a shape

[@DanielDavies-StellularNebulla]

Caffeine - No, I don't drink coffee. Alcohol - No, I don't drink alcohol. Dehydration - Probably not, I drink a lot of water. Lack of sleep - Very well could be. Stress - I am living in a constantly stressful environment so maybe.

[@flordianetobias4781]

Now i found out! Its the caffeine reason and i though it really bad spirits flicking me lol. I am coffee lover and i know now the reason why my my all nerves is flicking...

[@Popop-Games]

It's only a week since I notice that my lip is moving a little involuntary and search about it then found this video I have a potassium deficiency history do u think it's one of the reason?

[@ノタシンプ]

Its only my arm twitching its been like this for a while im used to it but my parents are not with this so im confused about how to fix this

[@sofiamendoza7818]

I've been having muscle twitches for the past 3-4 weeks. However, I take daily vitamins everyday, do not drink caffeine, get about 8 hours a sleep a day, do not drink alcohol, and I am not stressed, nor taking any medications that are listed in this video. What do you think can be causing these muscle twitches?

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Sorry hard for us to say without knowing a complete medical history - have you checked in with your doctor?

[@robertace821]

SOFIA....

[@christophersespene]

Same i dont drink at all and i take vitamins but im still twiching

[@christophersespene]

Same i dont drink at all and i take vitamins but im still twiching

[@butterheads6985]

Sofia you still have twiching?

[@Tesseramous]

In my 20s I would drink tons of caffein and alcohol and do drugs and stay up all night and get dehydrated and take on lots of stress and I never had a single muscle twitch or uncomfortable muscle symptom. Then at age 30 I got some kind of neuropathy and suddenly have the twitches all the time after completely getting rid of all those other factors.

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Yikes sorry to hear!

[@davidatanaskivski1062]

The muscle under the eye has been twitching for 5 days now and its soo annoying!

[@TASIAawful1]

I’ve had it a few months it went away but came back really bad after having covid

[@MapleJokerRofl]

I have needle pain and muscle twitches after taking 2 medications , it’s been a year and a half seen multiple doctors and nobody is able to help me

[@mettejensen8653]

which 2 medications?

[@freemun95]

When I tense my right hand, it begins shaking why? Also for anyone else?

[@YourDailyDoseOFinternet117]

My hand has been twitching none stop since 1 month ago, but now it stops for a couple mins then comes back 24/7, no weakness yet but it just wont stop twitching, i do game alot and text alot

[@MoveInSilence919]

I have these muscle spasms all over my body. Its better to stay active instead of staying in one place.

[@kiran1416]

My eyebrow was twitching when I searched this up and it somehow stopped while watching the video.😂😂😂

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Happens all the time....

[@kubrick5073]

does lack of magnesium play a role here? will magnesium supplements or magnesium rich foods help calm down muscle twitches?

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Yes for sure, I didn't talk about mag in this video because I wanted to cover some lesser-known causes.

[@jennygibbons1258]

Statins need major mention as cause for muscle problems.

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Statins can certainly cause muscle damage and pain as a result!

[@tonirogers1021]

I was surprised there was no mention of Magnesium. Why not it helps with muscle function? Thanks for the other info.

[@naturalathleteclinic]

We talk about magnesium in a lot of other videos; primarily for cramping...I wanted to cover some other lesser-known causes for twitches in this video, rather than cramps. 😄

[@tonirogers1021]

@@naturalathleteclinic thank you for your explanation. Just discovered your channel, subscribed, will catch up on those other videos. Blessings and Happy Holidays!

[@satan6669]

I started to have it very mild 2.months ago but doctors said itbis because i had a viral infection then because of the anxiety, i had them few times a day and i stopped pay attention then i git covid few days ago and my bothe legs started to twitch alot and my left arms, sometimes lips, spot in my back.. my anxiety is super hight now and it is freakingbme out if it is ALS. Any opinion? I dont have any weakness in muscles.

[@br6768]

Im literally all hopped up on caffeine with my muscles twitching watching this video

[@horrormoviesmetoo]

I have had muscle twitches since I was a kid, I have done needle test, blood test. magnesium and vitamin d helps for certain periods, but not all the tine.

[@naturalathleteclinic]

there's a lot of other things you can try, as suggested in the video. Maybe work with a functional medicine practitioner who can get at the root cause. Maybe acupuncture as well!

[@renettegordley3493]

I've been twitching since I was 13 yrs old. I was in typing class & my right temple just went nuts lol.

[@actinggirl2651]

Idk if this is normal but out of curiosity whenever I’m confused or rushing my school work my arm moves like shakes which I can’t control and while it happens my mind goes blank and I feel dizzy, if anyone knows why this happens plz let me know thx

[@nathandu6594]

my twitching started on a night i stayed up the whole night and i thought it was cuz of lack of sleep but it’s been a few days and it’s still twitching and i’m eating well staying hydrated and getting decent sleep. 90% of my twitches are on my right feet like the side bottom ish part and sometimes my other muscles like calves quads twitch what is this?

[@naturalathleteclinic]

You could try adding some electrolytes in as well.

[@lakeeqq]

I drink a lot of tea I try not the best sleep so I’ll try to get those things done

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Every little bit helps!

[@lynx9050]

Jeez. Quarantine messed up everything for me. Made me stay inside so I got no sun, made me play my game more often so I’m staring at a screen AND having Lack of sleep and playing the game made me stressful because I lost a lot... nearly my entire body is twitching now 😔

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Time to get outside, get some sun and exercise!

[@lynx9050]

@@naturalathleteclinic would it really get rid of them permanently?🧐 or does only relief them for the time you’re doing that activity

[@am24760]

When I'm focusing doing my work it doesn't twitch but when I'm resting and it twitch all over my body. It annoys me

[@tonicubra5844]

I’m having muscle twitching all over my body and most of them are in my legs. I don’t feel any weakness I think and I get some tingling mostly around my foot and my fingers. I get around 7 hours of sleep don’t drink a lot of coffee, lately i have been stressed because I had pain in the left of my chest.It has been happening for about a year and a half. And I am 13

[@naturalathleteclinic]

You need to have your parents consult with a doctor.

[@julianv279]

I have a similar problem.

[@princewill3]

I have the same issue as well and I haven’t been able to get proper care. I’ve seen two seperate doctors and they both tell me it’s stress I’m fine. I don’t know though it just doesn’t make a lot of sense if I’m fine why am I still twitching in my face, eyes & legs.

[@vanessaharling1957]

How do I stop the twitches in my head . My head shakes ? Please help

[@cynthia6679]

All my muscles in my body took turns of being sore. One day my calf’s, next thighs, next upper buttocks, arms. Now my muscles twitch throughout the day. I of course Googled my symptoms and diagnosed myself with MS/ALS/Lyme Disease as they all correlate. I was already dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety and this really put me over the edge. I am now taking anxiety medication. It’s been awful.

[@naturalathleteclinic]

Have you consulted with your doctor yet?

[@cynthia6679]

@@naturalathleteclinic Yes, getting blood work done next week and go from there

[@mitsy565]

Drink lots of water and oray

[@moiseslopez5672]

How are you?

[@rootedrotor525]

Any update? I have the same muscle pain and symptoms. No answers.

[@muneebmashhhgaming]

Probably stress for me right now 😭